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10.9.14
Community Proposalsto Governor Mark Dayton
Supporters:
Senator Bobby Joe Champion
Senator Jeffrey Hayden
Representative Rena Moran
Minneapolis NAACP
United States Senator Al Franken
Congresswoman Betty McCollum
Congressman Keith Ellison
African American Leadership Council
Saint Paul NAACP
St. Paul Black Interdenominational
Ministerial Alliance
Rochester NAACP, President, W.C. Jordan
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ExecutiveSummaryIn the summer of 2010, Dr. Algernon Austin of the Economic Policy Institute published a reportentitled, Uneven pain Unemployment by metropolitan area and race. Dr. Austins report foundthat the greatest disparity between black unemployment and white employment in the UnitedStates was the Twin Cities metropolitan area where an individual who was black was three times
more likely to be unemployed than someone who was white.
Dr. Austin noted that the disparities that exist in employment between blacks and whites in theTwin Cities can be partially explained by the disparities that exist in the area of educationalattainment. However, Dr. Austin also noted that even when blacks had the exact same educationalprofile as whites in Minneapolis, they would still have a much higher unemployment rate.
In November of 2010, the Honorable Mark Dayton was elected Governor of the State of Minnesota.In the spring of 2011, Governor Dayton came to North Minneapolis to listen to the collectiveconcerns of the AfricanAmerican community. We appreciated the Governor taking action inresponse to our concerns.
We appreciate the efforts of the Administration over the past four years such as: Investing in Early Childhood Education and K12 Education that will allow our children to
be better prepared for the challenges of the future
Raising workforce participation rates on State construction projects, including the PeoplesStadium, to provide employment opportunities in construction
Including an Equity Plan with the legislation that led to the building of the Peoples Stadium
that will provide jobs post construction
Enacting BantheBox and Expungement legislation that was authored by Senator Championto increase employment opportunities for individuals with a criminal record
Lessening the burden on those in poverty by increasing the minimum wage
Increasing opportunities for women in the workforce through passage of the WomensEconomic Security Act
Your vision and leadership has the potential to make an indelible impact on the lives of all in
Minnesota for many generations.
Despite the efforts to reduce disparities by your Office and Administration, African Americans inMinneapolis and St. Paul still suffer disproportionately from poverty and are plagued by numeroussocial problems. Although Minneapolis and St. Paul each possess unique traits and encounterdistinct challenges, some of which are highlighted in these proposals, many of the most criticalissues are the same on both sides of the river. These include unemployment and
underemployment, lack of a high school diploma, limited access to affordable housing, gangviolence, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Specifically, the most recent data forMinneapolis and St. Paul portrays these inequities in the above categories.We believe that the solutions rest in culturallyspecific organizations that have relationships withthe local communities and regions that they serve. Wealso believe that solutions rest in thefollowing areas and we would welcome working with you and the members of your Cabinet afterthe November 4thelection on:
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Increasing hiring, promotion and retention of AfricanAmericans in the Governors office
and within all Cabinet agencies
Increasing the number and level participation of AfricanAmerican culturallyspecificorganizations that receive funding from Corrections, DEED, DHS, Education, Health andPublic Safety
o
Ensure that the above agencies eliminate statutes, rules or policies that createbarriers to fund culturally specific organizations
o Ensure that the criteria used by the above agencies takes a more holisticcomprehensive approach to program participants
o Engage in more network building activity between AfricanAmerican communitiesand the above agencies
Increasing the number and level of participation of AfricanAmerican businesses that
receive contracts from Administration, Metropolitan Council and MNDOT
o Fund new disparity studies in the next biennium
o
Extend the time period to respond to bid proposals and ensure that the criteria forawarding contracts is clear, open and transparent
o Engage in more network building activity in AfricanAmerican communities
Develop targeted legislation that expands opportunities and improve outcomes for AfricanAmericans in education, health, job creation and business development.
Increasing participation of AfricanAmericans on State of Minnesota Boards andCommissions.
As you and your Administration consider the data, organizations, and suggested solutions listed inthis proposal, we hope that this process can help guide future discussions, foster partnerships andimplement key initiatives that address the needs and challenges of AfricanAmerican communities
in such cities as Duluth, Rochester and St. Cloud. We anticipate that this partnership, designed toidentify longterm policy solutions and funding streams that address inequities in our community,will establish a template for other communities of color to emulate.
RecentDataMinnesota has some of the worst employment, education, and income gaps between people of colorand whites in the country. Members of Minnesotas future workforce often face poverty, may havelimited English, face a lack of access to health care, and typically have little formalized workforcetraining or education. These barriers are currently preventing thousands of Minnesotans fromfulfilling jobs that are vital to the states economic growth.
If nothing is done to address the challenges facing the states workforce, Minnesotas economy will
suffer drastically for decades to come. Fortunately, there are organizations that have developedproven solutions to serve this population. Supporting these organizations helps workers, helpsbusinesses, and helps Minnesota.
PovertyPoverty is heavily concentrated in the AfricanAmerican community in the Twin Cities. 45% ofAfricanAmericans in Minneapolis and 41% of AfricanAmericans in St. Paul live at or below thefederal poverty level according to the United States Census Bureaus 2013 American Community
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studiesbeapriority. Wealsowouldliketheadministrationtoadoptafocusthatis
supportiveofsmallbusinessgrowth.
HousingLow homeownership rates, lack of affordable housing and homelessness pose significant challengesto individuals within the AfricanAmerican community trying to conquer the cycle of generational
poverty. Wilder Research indicates that only 23.5% of AfricanAmericans in the Twin Cities owntheir home. In comparison, 76% of whites own their own home. The research also indicates thatmore than onehalf of all people of color in St. Paul who rent are defined as costburdened, whichmeans that they use more than 30% of their income for housing. As a result of a disproportionatenumber of people who are costburdened, AfricanAmericans and Native Americans are nearly 20times more likely to become homeless as compared to white citizens.
WeaskthatincreasinghomeownershipamongAfricanAmericansandincreasingthe
supplyofaffordablehousingbeatoppriorityoftheadministration. Webelievethat
sucheffortswillleadtomoreeconomicstabilityintheAfricanAmericancommunity
andleadtoareductionofhomelessnessamongAfricanAmericans.
CriminalJustice
The collateral consequence of a criminal record has a significant impact on the ability of blacks tobecome gainfully employed. Criminal justice resources are disproportionately targeted towardblacks. While blacks account for only slightly more than 5% of the states total population, blackinmates comprise nearly 35% of the states prison population. Additionally, blacks are 21 timesmore likely to be arrested for a crime than whites.
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, homicide is the leading cause of death amongAfricanAmericans between the ages of 15 to 24. An AfricanAmerican in Minnesota is 13.3 timesmore likely to be a victim of homicide as a white citizen. Project Minnesota notes that Minnesotasblack homicide rate is 5 times greater than the national overall homicide rate and is the 8thhighest
in the nation.
Weaskthattheadministrationleadthewayintransformingthecriminaljustice
systemsuchthatmoreearlyinterventionprogramsareaccessedsothatfewerlivesare
lostinourcommunityandthecriminalsystem.
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10.9.14
Community Proposalsto Governor Mark Dayton
MinneapolisSubmittedBy:
Better Futures Minnesota
Emerging Workforce Coalition
The DREAMEXCHANGE
Grover C. Jones & Associates
Minneapolis Urban League
Minnesota State Baptist Convention
Northside Job Creation Team
One Love Umbrella
Stairstep Foundation/His Works United
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SummaryofMinneapolisCommunityProposals
EDUCATIONProgram LeadOrganization OverallFundingRequest*
13thGrade Expansion Minneapolis Urban League $2,371,720
Belief BowlStairstep Foundation/HisWorks United
$706,368
TotalAmount $3,078,088
EMPLOYMENTProgram LeadOrganization OverallFundingRequest*
Emerging WorkforceCoalition
Summit Academy OIC $5,000,000
TotalAmount $5,000,000
PROCUREMENTPRACTICES
Program LeadOrganization OverallFundingRequest*
DreamExchange Thor Construction $0
TotalAmount $0
JOBCREATIONANDBUSINESSDEVELOPMENTProgram LeadOrganization OverallFundingRequest*
Job Creation Team Northside Job Creation Team $542,000
Northside ContractorIncubator
Grover Jones & Associates $3,500,000
Small BusinessIncubator/EntrepreneurialSupport
Grover Jones & Associates $3,100,000
TotalAmount $7,142,000
PUBLICHEALTHANDPUBLICSAFETYProgram LeadOrganization OverallFundingRequest*
Public Health Initiative Better Futures MN $500,000
One Love Umbrella Uhuru, Ltd. $10,445,960
TotalAmount $10,945,960
TOTALREQUESTS(ALL) $26,166,048*Full budget breakdowns, timelines, and attachments for all proposals are available upon request.
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MINNEAPOLISURBANLEAGUE:13thGradeFocusArea:CollegeandCareerPathwayProgram
Organization&Contact: Scott Gray, President & CEOMinneapolis Urban League2100 Plymouth Avenue N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 6123023101 Email: [email protected]
13thGradeBudgetProposal
The 13thGrade Regional Skill Centers will provide experiential training designed to prepare
learners in three sites with the current and emerging industry demand skills critical for career
pathway employment. The goal is identification of personal career pathways, improvement of
employability competencies, postsecondary readiness and completion in support of the chosen
career pathway. This will be achieved through handson industry recognized competencybased
training delivered by the skill centers postsecondary training partners based upon Minnesota
employers needs. Upon completion of training, most from three to 18 months, learners will possess
all the technical and employability workplace skills employer seek, and will be provided with job
search and placement services. The 13thGrade is requesting $2,371,720.
13thGradeImpact
During the period of November 2013 to June 2014, the 13thGrade served 89 students; currently 37
students have been recruited for program participation since July 1, 2014 to now, bringing the
participant total to 126. Amongst the November 2013 to June 2014 participants, 80% or 71 are
employed in parttime and/or fulltime positions.
OrganizationOverview
The 13th Grade is a COLLEGE ACCESS AND CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM, with the United StatesDepartment of Labors Competency Model as its framework. Focused on the academic, technical,
employability/soft skill building of disconnected/opportunity young adults who are high schoolnoncompleters; high school completers with basic skills and career deficits, who are unemployedor underemployed, not enrolled in a postsecondary institution, or who have no defined careerpathway, the 13thGrade is executed by a collaborative group of service providers and educationalinstitutions organized in collaborative partnership. The 13thGrade is a workforce developmentsolution specifically crafted to meet the needs of the target population, providing a social return oninvestment (SROI) of individual benefit and community impact, designed and facilitated by theMinneapolis Urban League (MUL).
HistoricalBackground
Piloting of the 13thGrade, supported by the Minnesota Legislature and administered by the
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) officially commenced in November 2013 due to
budgetary negotiations, and delays in the finalization of required state programmatic documents.
Lessons learned during the eight month period of November 2013 June 2014 have served to
inform the continued implementation and expansion of the program. Program services are
delivered through participant cohorts with assignments based upon the number and severity of
barriers to employability and postsecondary readiness as determined through both formal and
informal assessment, and established indicators denoted for each cohort (TABE, Accuplacer, Self
Directed Search (SDS), ACT National Career Readiness Credential, Accuvision).
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STAIRSTEPFOUNDATION/HISWORKSUNITED:THEBELIEFBOWLFocusArea:ChangingtheDisparateEducationalOutcomesofAfricanAmericanChildren
Organization&Contact: Rev.Alfred BabingtonJohnsonStairstep Foundation, FounderHis Works United, Convener
1404 14thAvenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55411Phone: 6125212110 Email: [email protected]
BeliefBowlOverview
Stairstep Foundation (Stairstep) has constructed a conceptual vehicle with which to engage the
African American community. The mechanism is called TheBeliefBowl. The Bowl competition
is among churches that help prepare students who wish to be in the bowl. Students will gain
knowledge and skills in Math and Language Arts. Each church identifies the students who will
compete; there are 3 persons to a team. Each church has a team of 34thgraders, 56thgraders and
78thgraders. Stairstep is seeking $353,184.00 to develop and implement this program.
Belief
Bowl
Desired
Outcomes
Belief Bowl will raise the ability of individual children to prosper by being successful in
preparation classes and transferring this success to school.
Increase the community awareness of the educational circumstances of African Americanstudents
Increase the awareness of the community ability to impact the disparate educational
outcomes of African American children
Increase the ability of African American children to achieve at proficient or above at theirgrade level in language arts and math
HistoricalBackgroundofStairstep
As a central organizing force in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s, the church has
been and will continue to be the instrument used to achieve meaningful community engagement to
solve the educational disparity existing for African American children. Stairstep has been convening
an interdenominational collaboration of African American churches since 1995. This coming
together is called His Works United (HWU). HWU has a six member Policy Board comprised of the
denominational leadership of each of the largest African American churches and a representation of
the nondenominational churches of our community.
CommunityPartners
Harvest Network and Friendship Academy are educational partners that will work on the Belief
Bowl. These partners have a proven track record of success with African American children who
live in poverty and come to school performing below grade level.
Additional partners: AME Baptist, Church of God In Christ, NonDenominational and Pentecostal
Assemblies of the World congregations, Masjid AnNur, the Educational subgroup of African
American Leadership Council, The NAACP of St. Paul, and Minneapolis School Districts
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EMERGINGWORKFORCECOALITIONFocusArea:CommunityBasedOrganizationWorkforceDevelopmentPilotProgram
Organization&Contact: Louis King, President & CEOSummit Academy OIC935 Olson Memorial Highway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: (612) 3770150 Email: [email protected]
Solution:EmergingWorkforceCoalition
The Coalition seeks to work with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic
Development (DEED) and the Minnesota Jobs Skills Partnership (MJSP) Board to create a new
$5,000,000 competitive grant pilot program targeted at addressing the future workforce of
Minnesota, both in the Metro and Greater Minnesota. This pilot program will complement DEEDs
ongoing workforce development initiatives and will operate within the administrative constraints
of the agency. The competitive grant pilot program will be specifically for communitybased and
people of color led organizations that have a proven track record of workforce development and
delivering essential support services.
BackgroundInformation
The Emerging Workforce Coalition is comprised of communitybased and people of color led
organizations that have proven track records of success in providing workforce development
training, job placement, economic development, and bridging services. They are people of color led
in staff, mission, and board. These organizations primarily serve people of color and new
Americans.
EmpiricalSupportandtheProblem
As baby boomers continue to retire out of the workforce in large numbers, the state is facing a
severe lack of qualified and trained employees to fill their vacant positions. In 2010, Caucasians
comprised 80% of all workingage people in Minnesota. By 2040, the number of workingage whiteresidents will decrease to about half of all workingage Minnesotans. In 2010, workingage people
of color represented 20% of the total workingage population in Minnesota. By 2040, workingage
people of color will represent 44% of the total workingage population in Minnesota. The
population of workingage people of color in Minnesota will increase by 140% from 2010 to 2040.1
Members of Minnesotas future workforce are not accessing job training through traditional
methods such as community or technical colleges or at a state run workforce centers. The majority
of these people do not have the ability to leave the workforce for two years in order to obtain a
college degree. Members of the states future workforce are often working multiple minimum wage
jobs to support their families. These individuals need shorter and more affordable job training
programs from trusted organizations that operate within their community.
1MindtheGapVersion2.0,WilderFoundationResearch,July2012.
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THEDREAMEXCHANGEFocusArea:ITExchangetoImproveStatewideProcurementPractices
Organization&Contact: Ravi Norman, President & CEOThor Construction5400 Main Street NE #203, Minneapolis, MN 55421
Phone: (763) 5712580 Email: [email protected]
DREAMExchangeOverview
The Exchange is a comprehensive information system designed to be a one stop shop for black
disadvantage business enterprises who desire access and capacity support to acquire statewide
procurement opportunities. The Exchange also addresses historical information, utilization and
retention gaps to statewide project timelines, criteria and capacity that negatively impacts DBEs
ability to be prepared and have real stake in bidding and landing projects.
TheDreamExchangeAsk
Requestsinclude:
Providing data and FTE access to Carlson Consulting Enterprise (CCE) Consultants to obtainmarket/needs assessment for D.R.E.A.M model and technological requirements (9/1/1412/15/14)
State of Minnesota committing to become a User/Participant as (Legacy Club Member and
CapacityBuilder) of The Exchange in CY 2015, assuming all legal parameters satisfied (by1/1/15)
Identifying two (2) demonstration projects per department (Department of Administration,MNDOT, and Met Council) that can be awarded for at least $5M and via a best valuecontracting method for the next 1236 months, with the approach for utilizing certified,underutilized firms as a major weight in the selection criteria.
Objectives
Improve access to regional contract opportunities, selection criteria, and capacitybuildersfor certified, underutilized firms: via participation in an innovative sharedbenefit/responsibility model and technological solution, called D.R.E.A.M
Improve the utilization of certified, underutilized firms: via identifiable demonstrationprojects on an annual basis
Improve the allocation of capacitybuilding resources (existing and new) to certified, under
utilized firms: via greater investment in DBEs directly and/or reputable communitybasedoutreach and training institutions.
Modify existing legislative language at the federal and state level that create obstructions toaccomplishing the aforementioned goals
Scope
Project Opportunity Disclosure (Timing) Selection Criteria/Attributes (Transparency)
Supplier Assessments (Subjectivity) CapacityBuilding Offerings (# and Access)
CapacityBuilding Efficiency & Efficacy (Utilization)
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THENORTHSIDEJOBCREATIONTEAMFocusArea:CreationofhighpotentialjobopportunitiesinNorthMinneapolis
Organization&Contact: Bill English, Team LeadNorthside Job Creation TeamUrban Research and Outreach=Engagement Center (UROC)
2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis MN 55411Phone: 6128408848 Email: [email protected]
NorthsideJobCreationTeam(NJCT)Requests
The total project cost to complete the required research, strategic planning, program coordination,evaluation and land acquisition needs is $1,535,000. The City of Minneapolis investment through2017 is $620,000 (In Kind), The University of Minnesota investment through 2017 is $224,000 (InKind).
State of MN to be a coinvestor with the City of Minneapolis and the University ofMinneapolis by investing $542,000 into the NJCT initiative
DEED sits on the board
NorthsideJob
Creation
Team
Overview
The Northside Job Creation Team has been convening for approximately 18 months in collaboration
with the City of Minneapolis, University of MN UROC, DEED and other community and business
stakeholders. The NJCT is charged with building an active collaborative that will provide leadership
for research and analyses of high potential job creation opportunities. The collaborative will use the
recommendations of its research to engage all stakeholders in the development of the creation of
1,000 new jobs in North Minneapolis over the next five years. The creation of 1,000 jobs will offer
livable wages, with benefits, and are environmentally sound. NJCT recognizes the benefit of
employment opportunities in close proximityto job seekers andwhich are accessible by public
transportation. The NJCT model multiplies individual, community and regional economic stability.
Objectives
20142015Goals
Develop dedicated industrial land identified through research and analysis of currentavailability
Build support in the community for industrial park Build support with elected officials and local units of government for industrial park Detailed plan for site acquisition potential site already identified
20152017Goals
Continue launching the NJCT model to identify viable business sectors for sustained jobcreation and the expansion or relocation of actual businesses into or near North Minneapolis
Create and pilot an online tool for job seekers called Scout North Filter; where job seekers can
find training and jobs to match their goals and skills Continued engagement of stakeholders, including community members and the
public/government sectors Conduct site visit to Albany, NY to explore collaboration with SUNYUniversity at Albany
around biofuel industry and job creation
Engagement of content experts in industrial park development Continued support for businesses that have expanded or relocated to North Minneapolis
Ongoing evaluation of all activities and outcomes as well as strategic planning related to NJCTmodel.
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SMALLBUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURIALSUPPORTPROGRAMFocusArea:Providingbusinesseswithtechnicalandfinancialsupport
Organization&Contact: Grover Jones, Business Consultant/OwnerGrover C. Jones & Associates1375 Davern Street #429, St. Paul, MN 55116
Phone: 6518956815 Email: [email protected]
ProgramOverview
The small business/entrepreneurial support program is aimed at working with culturally specificagencies to provide technical assistance and financing to 150 emerging and existing AfricanAmerican businesses throughout the Metropolitan region. Total one year ask for this project is$3,100,000.
Providing businesses with technical and financial support is intended to facilitate economicdevelopment and job creation through the establishment, stabilization and expansion of smallbusinesses and microenterprises.
ProgramServices
TechnicalAssistanceincludesbutisnotlimitedto:
Bookkeeping/Accounting
IT Support
Business Certifications
Payroll Services
Human Resources Administration
Technology Training
Social Media Support
Business Plan Development
Resource Management
Safety Training OSHA
Business Development (Marketing, etc.)
Legal Services
Insurance Consultation
Entity Formation
Financial Literacy
Lease Negotiation Support
Import/Export Support
Businessfinancing
includes
but
is
not
limited
to:
Direct Micro Loans
Loan Guarantees (To leverage funding )
Investment Funds
Project Financing
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MinnesotaStateBaptistConvention(MSBC)
Contactperson: OraHokes Telephone: 6128277928
MSBC Proposed Budget Total (20142017): $5,756,020Under the OneLoveUmbrella, the Minnesota State Baptist Convention (MSBC) will implementWere Better Together. This will be a series of prevention and intervention sessions for 250African American parents, ages 25 to 40. Eligible participants include parents living in targetedneighborhood boundaries in north and south Minneapolis for the duration of one year. This will beaccomplished through the engagement of five selected member churches. Trained group leaders,including both men and women between the ages of 30 to 40 and 50 to 60, will be hired andassigned to each of the five member churches as Parent Facilitators. Facilitators will lead thediscussions, which will be guided by a comprehensive group leader manual.
MADDADs
Contactperson: PatriciaBanks Telephone: 6122321598
MAD DADs Proposed Budget Total (20152017): $1,524,600Men Against DestructionDefending Against Drugs and Social Disorder (MAD DADS, Inc) has beendedicated to addressing the problems of drugs, gangs and related violence since 1998. It is theprimary goal of MAD DADs to restore the health of our communities and deter youth from a life ofviolence and selfdestruction. Under the One Love Umbrella, MAD DADs plans to increase outreachstaff and other program services to further enhance our successful operation. These strategiesinclude: the Street Outreach Program, in which our trained staff and volunteers daily reach out toatrisk youth by riding buses; visiting schools and recreation centers; visiting hospitals in times ofcrisis; maintaining a public street presence to promote community safety; and encourageindividuals to sign up for support groups.
Other MAD DADs programs include the Center for Fathering and Family Empowerment, the GetReal Youth Program, and other community building programs. Through these programs andservices, MAD DADs staff works directly with incarcerated men, men on parole, and familiesaffected by the criminal justice system. MAD DADs staff also builds mentorship opportunities foratrisk youth and provides grief support at vigils and funerals. Our outreach and services areexpansive due to partnerships with several agencies and organizations at these events. Thisincludes working directly with health clinics to promote community health and wellness.
FromDeathtoLife
Contactperson: JaniceAnderson Telephone: 6127028957
From Death to Life Proposed Budget Total (20142017): $565,000From Death To Life (FDTL) was founded by Mary Johnson in 2006, shortly before she came to
forgive Oshea Israel, the young man who took her only sons life 12 years earlier. She now claimsOshea as her spiritual son and together they share their inspiring story of healing andreconciliation in churches, schools and prisons around the country. Their inspiring story has beenfeatured on NPR, the CBS Evening News, People Magazine and ABCs The View, among othernational media outlets. Over the past eight years, Mary has consistently demonstrated hercommitment to the health and wellbeing of the north side community.
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Since 2006, From Death to Life has created healing groups for mothers who have lost children tohomicide and mothers whose children have been imprisoned because theyve taken another life.After transforming their own pain and differences, these mothers have become a united force forpeace in the community and are poised to make a significant difference around reducing youthviolence in North Minneapolis and beyond.
Current and past partners include: Protect Minnesota, to speak out against gun violence, MADDADS, The Basilica of St. Mary, New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Ascension Church, and theVisitation Monastery of Minneapolis.
Under the One Love Umbrella, From Death and Life would like to support and expand thereconciliation and health groups and increase the number of participants in the Two MothersHealing Groups: those whose children have been killed and those mothers who have lost theirchildren to the criminal justice system after they have taken another life. Our organization wouldalso like to start a healing group for youth 1217 years to address the issues of grief and healingfrom the effects of gun violence in Minneapolis. Additional funding would be used to enhance theprogram and develop a sustainable infrastructure.
CenteredonYouth(C.O.Y)
Contactperson: CharlesYates Telephone: 6127563488
Centered on Youth Proposed Budget Total (20152017): $612,000Centered on Youth (C.O.Y) is a youth development agency focused on direct outreach andengagement to atrisk youth. Our organization is a collaborative of ten agencies serving youth ages14 and older. All agencies play a role in fostering core leadership qualities in youth, challengingthem to actively participate in community service projects and in antibullying training. Under theOne Love Umbrella, C.O.Y. will increase the number of outreach staff, direct participating youth toOne Love members and partners, and direct them to our COY Ambassador program.
MediaOutreach
KMOJ
KMOJProposedBudgetTotal(20152016): $81,000
As part of this collaborative effort, KMOJ has designed a media outreach package designed toprovide access to its listeners and foster greater community interaction and dialogue. The activitiesoutlined in this request will provide a reliable platform to immediately address critical issues in ourcommunities. The proposed outreach package is modeled for one fullyear (52 weeks). Thispackage consists of:
One thousand eight hundredtwenty five (1,825) 30second underwriting announcements.This amounts to five announcements per day airing on KMOJ.TotalCost: $73,000
Eight (8) one hour onair broadcasts over the course of oneyear that features expert panelsdiscussing the issue of violence in the community. The KMOJ program department willdetermine the dates and times of the panels as well as the panel participants.
TotalCost: $8,000
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Community Proposalsto Governor Mark Dayton
ST. PAULSubmittedBy:
Community Stabilization Project
Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD)
Ujamaa Place
YWCA St. Paul
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SummaryofSt.PaulCommunityProposals
EDUCATION
Program Organization OverallFundingRequest*
Preparing K12 for the
Emerging WorkforceProgram
NdCAD $440,000
YWCA GED Services Initiative YWCA St. Paul $414.068
GED Training Program Ujamaa Place $292,920
TotalAmount $1,146,988
EMPLOYMENT
Program Organization OverallFundingRequest*
Commercial Drivers License(CDL) and Job Placement &
Retention
YWCA St. Paul $517,320
Employment and CareerPreparation Program
Ujamaa Place $333,000
TotalAmount $850,320
HOUSING
Program Organization OverallFundingRequest*
Tenant/Landlord Education &CSP Creditability
Community StabilizationProject
$414,150
Housing Program Ujamaa Place $321,000
TotalAmount $735,150
PUBLICSAFETY
Program Organization OverallFundingRequest*
Youth Intervention Services:Community Ambassadors &Youth Employment
YWCA St. Paul $817,170
TotalAmount $817,170
PROGRAMENHANCEMENT
Program Organization OverallFundingRequest*
Enhancement and Capacitybuilding
Ujamaa Place $594,574
TotalAmount $594,574
TOTALREQUESTS(ALL) $4,144,202*Full budget breakdowns, timelines, and attachments for all proposals are available upon request.
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NETWORKFORTHEDEVELOPMENTOFCHILDRENOFAFRICANDESCENTFocusArea:PreparingK12fortheEmergingWorkforce
Organization&Contact: Gevonee Ford, Executive DirectorNetwork for the Development of Children of African Descent655 Fairview Av N, St. Paul, MN 55104
Phone: 651.209.3355 Email: [email protected]
NdCADProposal
Our request is for $440,000 to enhance two existing programs: 1) family literacy services includingthose focused on MFIP families; and 2) high school community action research program, which is apostsecondary educational opportunity (PSEO) that helps youth obtain high school and collegecredit while learning community action research skills that enable them to study and proposesolutions to complex community issues/problems. Funds will be used to accomplish the followingobjectives:
1. Increase the number of children and parents participating in our family literacy programs
2. Provide and manage incentives for family participation and program completion
3. Enhance capacity and programming of high school community action research program andexpand program coordinator position from .5FTE to 1FTE
4. Enhance organizational infrastructure and capacity via technology upgrades, data base andexpand .75FTE data/information specialist position to 1FTE
5. Provide reports and progress updates on activities associated with this project
OrganizationOverview
Network for the Development of Children of African Descent (NdCAD) is a family education center,established in 1997. The organization provides family literacy and academic enrichment services forchildren, youth and families throughout the metropolitan area serving nearly 250 children and
families. Our programs and services are culturallyspecific, evidencebased and include: afterschoolreading interventions for K8th grade students, science enrichment and community action researchprograms for middle and high school students, parent education and home visiting services focusedon preparing African American parents for the workforce.
EvidenceofEffectiveness
Over years, NdCADs evidence of effectiveness continues to grow. Independent evaluations havedemonstrated positive outcomes and significant impact on children, families and the community atlarge. The organizations work has been recognized at local and national levels, including theorganizations leader being name a White House Champion of Change.
EducationalImpact:NdCAD programs have been found to produce increased reading proficiency
and academic achievement among K8thgrade students. For example, last year we served 116 K3rdgrade students in the organizations Sankofa afterschool reading program (a 9week readingintervention). NinetyTwo percent (92%) completed the program and 100% of these studentsincreased their reading skills as determined by pre and post reading assessments. These gains aresignificant because the majority of students began the program reading below expected readinglevel targets, but upon completion, more than half of Sankofa students were exceeding reading levelexpectations
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YWCAST.PAULEducationalServices:GeneralEquivalencyDiploma(GED)
Organization&Contacts: YWCA St. PaulWilliam L. Collins, Jr., CEO & Danielle Taylor, Chief Program Officer375 Selby Avenue, St. Paul, MN 551021818
Phone: (651) 2223741; (651) 2226307 [email protected]; [email protected]
YWCAGEDProposal
This request for $414,068 will enable YWCA St. Paul to expand existing GED support services and
enroll 200 more participants. The YWCA will:
Execute a targeted outreach & recruitment strategy to include agencies that work with lowincome African Americans ages 18 and older who lack a high school diploma or GED &reside in St. Paul/Ramsey County.
Prepare an individualized learning plan for each participant based on assessed needs.
YWCA will work in partnership with Ronald Hubbs Center to motivate, monitor and support
participants as they work toward their GED. Average time to complete: 26 weeks (based onparticipants who have competed the tenth grade).
YWCAEmploymentServicesProposal
This request for $517,320 will enable YWCA St. Paul to expand existing services to enroll 150
eligible un/underemployed African Americans who are St. Paul/Ramsey County residents in CDL
Class B drivers training. The YWCA will:
Execute outreach & recruitment strategy to include service providers, contractors, trade
associations & government agencies that serve target population.
Deliver CDL Class B training. Training will be implemented via 10 class sessions with 15participants per session (estimate). Sessions will include two components: Phase I
(preparation to pass Class B CDL Permit Test & education regarding commercial drivingindustry a n d job opportunities as provided by YWCA) & Phase II (preparation to passBehind the Wheel CDL test provided by Interstate Truck Driving School).
Support employment & longterm success of graduates via job placement assistance.
YWCAYouthInterventionProposal
This request for $817,170 will enable YWCA St. Paul to expand existing youth intervention services
and reach more participants. The YWCA will:
Implement yearround youth outreach, engagement & referral services via theAmbassadors program, reaching 1,200+ youth annually.
Of youth engaged by Ambassadors, 150+ will be referred to IMPACT, an existing YWCA
youth development program. The youth will access services & support that reduce risk
factors, build skills & resilience, and develop positive future expectations (e.g., academicenrichment, life skills, leadership & values development, future planning). YWCA will alsopromote development of positive support systems for youth using multiple mechanism mentoring, parent involvement, referrals to resources in the community, recreationalactivities, etc.
Implement yearround employment services (emphasis on summer months) to include
work readiness training & subsidized employment. Service level employment services: 70 80 youth a year.
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OrganizationOverview
Today's YWCA St. Paul continues the great traditions begun more than a century ago (1907), while
addressing the everchanging needs of our diverse community. While programs have changed to
meet evolving needs, YWCAs commitment to its missionelimination of racism and empowerment
of womenremains steadfast. Improving the educational and employment outcomes of people
marginalized due to their racial, ethnic or socioeconomic status and gender has long been at the coreof our efforts to reduce St. Pauls poverty and incarceration rates. Historically, more than 6,000 people
participate in YWCA programs each year; more than 90% of YWCA social action program participants
are of color (predominately African American) and living in poverty.
EducationalServices&YWCACredentialsEducationalImpact
In less than 60 days, 46 people were enrolled in the YWCA GED Services Initiative 46% of whom
earned their GED. (A record high, according to Ramsey County WFS!) Our GED Coordinator, who
worked in partnership with the Ronald Hubbs Center, enrolled the participants and delivered on
going support and incentives that kept them motivated and focused. The success of the Initiative
brought the YWCA additional opportunities to help underserved African Americans on MFIP to earn
their GED. An additional 35 people will, with YWCA services and support, pursue their GED in asession to conclude by yearend 2014.
EmploymentServices&YWCACredentialsWorkforceImpact
Targeted programs build on YWCAs strong workforce development credentials, extensive networkof collaborative agencies, and steadfast commitment to combat racial disparities in employment. Ofthe 175 people served by YWCA Employment & Economic Development Programs (1/1/11 6/30/14), 76% completed their program, 80% of whom were placed in employment. Their averagestarting wage was $25,605/year.
YouthInterventionServices&YWCACredentials
Although violent crime has generally decreased, St. Paul has had increases in juvenile crime in the past
few years, particularly in the Downtown & PaynePhalen/East Side neighborhoods. In response, St.
Pauls Mayor and Police Department, working with YWCA St. Paul launched the SummerYouth
Outreach&InterventionProject(2013). Using a street outreach approach, culturallyspecific youth
workers (known as Community Ambassadors) working evenings and weekends in targeted areas
connected with and engaged youth that were congregating in groups, hanging out, referring them to
partnering organizations that provided educational, social, developmental and employment services &
support. Between July and September 2013, the Project engaged 236 youth. In the areas targeted,
serious crime dropped 21% compared to the previous year and juvenile arrests for serious crime fell
more than 40%.
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OrganizationOverview
Started in November 2010, Ujamaa Place is a nonprofit organization focused on young African
American men ages 1830 that are experiencing multiple barriers to becoming stable, productive
members of the community. Ujamaa staff encounters African American men that: have a little as a
4thgrade education; have experienced a lifetime of mental health issues and substance abuse; have
dropped out of high school; have some contact with the criminal justice system and are onparole/probation. Subsequently, these men lack basic life necessities such as housing and
employment. Ujamaa Place recognizes that the most effective way to empower these men is to
utilize a holistic, customized, onetoone approach designed to provide them with life skills. We
encourage men to enroll in our Transformation Program, which requires the commitment to work
with a program staff member over a period of four to twentyfour months depending on the needs
at enrollment.
TransformationProgram: Over the past four years, Ujamaa Place has served nearly 400 young
men through the Transformation Program. Ujamaa Place provides comprehensive support to
participants through the enrollment process and graduation, encouraging them to become proud
Alumni of the program. Once enrolled in the Transformation Program, participants work with their
assigned coach to begin Empowerment and Life Skills classes. They also work with their coach to
identify other barriers to success, such as mental health, chemical health, educational achievement,
employment skills, housing, probation criteria, etc. Specifically, Ujamaa coaches lead the
participant to achieve five program outcomes, which are:
1) Stable housing.
2) Increased educational attainment as set forth during the intake and enrollment process (i.e.the acquisition of a GED or pursuit of postsecondary education).
3) Consistent employment earning at least minimum wage.
4) Financial and emotional connection to family and children.
5)
No criminal activity or gang involvement.
Partners: Ujamaa Place partners directly with a myriad of nonprofit organizations, forprofit
businesses and government agencies. These partnerships are designed to address key issues and
help support multiple components of the Ujamaa program/curriculum. Our partners have
collaborated with us in the areas of employment, housing, mental health, GED support, parenting,
and financial services.
EvidenceandEffectiveness:Ujamaa place recognizes the importance of not only providing our
participants with critical services, but also measuring the efficiency, capacity and overall
effectiveness of our program. Since 2012, Ujamaa has worked with Wilder Research to track and
evaluate the progress participants are making in the Transformation Program. In May 2014, WilderResearch released a report that illustrated Ujamaa Place had a positive impact on the lives of the
participants.